Sermons on Non Accountability:

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy Panic

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 9, 2021

Jesus often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in Mark 13:1-8.

Prelude Jesus would have frustrated modern reporters. He often did not answer questions, but replied with more important comments. Purpose: What’s the purpose of Jesus’ prophecy in Mark 13? Plan: Let’s discuss Jesus’ non-sequitur answer to his disciples’ question about when these things will be in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Early Christmas Present

Contributed by W F on Dec 21, 2002

In this account of Mary meeting Gabriel we discover that there are at least three benefits we receive from God this side of heaven. They are, knowing that we are PRECIOUS to him, a clear PURPOSE for living, and POWER to grow.

An Early Christmas Gift Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION Ever received a Christmas gift early? I do sometimes. From time to time my family in England sends presents. They often arrive early, and I have to confess that sometimes I have opened them before Christmas. That part of God’s gift we call ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2005

Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-III—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

"all Aboard?!"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002

The account of the great flood holds many spiritual lessons for the Christian today, for this story parallels the spiritual condition of our generation and gives us a glimpse of not only God’s judgement but also His grace.

“All Aboard?!” Did you know that there were only ten generations from Adam to Noah? Think about it; only ten generations from the point when God created man perfectly and in “His image”, until he became so corrupt...that, when God looked down he saw; “.....that every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Calling Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

When one is called by God into the ministry, that calling is sacred and cannot be entered into in a flippant or nonchalant manner. We must challenge and charge both the ordination candidate AND the witnesses (church body) to hold themselves accountable an

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: April 4, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Church: OPBC (PM) - Ordination Service for Ben Browning FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Calling of God! Text: Joshua 1:1-18 ETS: God called Joshua to a special role in His kingdom, Joshua obeyed. ESS: God has called Ben ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Warn Them Watchman!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 15, 2007

What a serious calling God gives to Ezekiel! He must warn the people or be accountable for their blood. Is this true today? Has God given us a responsibility like this? Let us look and see!

Read Ezekiel 33:1-11 First I want to thank Joel and Seth who filled in for me last week while I was sick. And by the way, what a week! I told Joel he had made history. Last week’s attendance is the highest regular attendance in the entire 53 year history of this congregation. Only on special, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Changes The Ordinary Into Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2014

The Account in Acts 3 and 4 deals with just a regular day, but God turned it for many people into an extraordinary day. There was a healing, preaching, two men arrested, and a major church growth, because of the working of God.

God Changes The Ordinary Into Extraordinary Acts 3:1-4:22 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/6xyE3J INTRODUCTION: 1.) Have you ever got out of bed thinking this is going to be an ordinary run of the mill day, but by the end of the day, you found it was anything but? 2.) That is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Never Stops

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

There is a thirst in every heart that can only be satisfied by our Creator. This is seen in John's account of the woman at the well. Like her, we must encounter Jesus in order to satisfy the spiritual thirst we have.

THE GIFT THAT NEVER STOPS John 4:1-18 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Answers Prayer Though The Church Didn’t Believe He Would!

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 2, 2014

The account of God answering a church's prayer for deliverance from persecution. Like many times today, the church prayed, yet lacked faith God would answer their prayer until He delivered them.

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER THOUGH THE CHURCH DIDN’T BELIEVE GOD WOULD! Acts 12:1-25 Audio Link to hear this sermon: http://chirb.it/pnrewg INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, I want us to look at a scene when there was a great turnabout in the climate of the church. A.) One of the things I have always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"from Water And Wine To The Glory Of God" (Sermon 5 In Series From Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021

This sermon deals with the account of Jesus' first miracle of converting Water To wine at Galilee.Many focus on the miracle itself, but the miracle was secondary. The main event was that the miracle revealed the glory of God in the person of Jesus.

FROM WATER AND WINE TO THE GLORY OF GOD [Message 5 in 2021 series on Gospel of John] John 2:1-11 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 14, 2021 Video Link To Sermon: https: //youtu.be/YcFSOZkPEv0 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we come to a bit of a turning point or perhaps I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, abruptly left Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Series

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

One of the most inspiring aspects of this account of the ascension is the realization that someday we will have mthe same capacities demonstrated by our Saviour on this occasion. A simple statement in the Word of God clearly settles the issue for me.

When Jesus Ascended Into Heaven Acts1:3-14 Do you remember Superman? How many of the younger generations have been fascinated by the very idea that he came from another planet; a place where all you had to do was say, "Up, up, and away," and you could zip away into the sky at the speed of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of Believers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

God is very clear that we are to have intimate fellowship with Him and we are to be in fellowship with each other. We need each others encouragement and accountability to journey the life the Lord has laid out for us.

The Fellowship of Believers Acts 2:42-44 Last week we looked at the workplace. Workplace- Where God has us to make a living and where God has us to minister. To understand that where God has us is strategic in kingdom building and you may be the only person to accomplish what is needed. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-44

Denomination: Nazarene